Since scientists are not able to explain the unusual features of a celestial body and its origin, giving it finally a new class of "interstellar objects". But 'Oumuamua didn't have a "coma", the atmosphere and dust that surrounds comets as they melt. It's also possible Oumuamua was just created to wander through space, collecting information, and our solar system just happened to be in its way - its operators weren't necessarily looking to pry into the lives of humans. It was scanned for radio waves, but none were detected.

But since Oumuamua's discovery, scientists have continued to wonder whether it could have originated from some intelligent life-form.

"For decades we've theorized that such interstellar objects are out there, and now―for the first time―we have direct evidence they exist", said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in a 2017 news release.

Oumuamua "might be a lightsail of artificial origin", the paper says, referring to an object created to use solar radiation for propulsion.

Big European clubs consider 'Super League' plan
Information regarding that meeting was also included in the " Football Leaks " documents, German magazine Der Spiegel reported. Barca, Juve, Manchester City, PSG, Arsenal, Milan, Inter Milan, Roma and Marseille were not immediately available to comment.

The scientists behind this paper are postdoctoral researcher Shmuel Bialy and professor Abraham Loeb, director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Humans have experimented before with lightsails, but the idea remains in its infancy. But after a thorough mathematical analysis of how interstellar object accelerated as it flew past the Sun, they say Omwamwi can be a space ship.

The estimated 400 metre-long object sped through our inner solar system at a speed of more than 26 kilometres per second before departing in January 2018.

"Omwamwi" can be fully operational probe specifically directed to Earth, an extraterrestrial civilization", - noted in the work. It would have slowed down given the strength of the Sun's gravitational pull, say scientist, unless it was a comet. So the Harvard authors' "exotic" guesses are just as good as anyone's at this point.

Democrats Take Control of the House With Victories in the SuburbsNov 09, 2018 - 06:51
Democrats seized early victories in contested House races in Florida and in Virginia, but lost a high-profile contest in Kentucky. He played to his base, but his over-the-top rhetoric turned off so many people that Democrats managed to retake the House.

White House bans CNN reporter Jim Acosta after Trump rowNov 09, 2018 - 06:24
Nor did it say whether the urging by Diamond and Silk played a role in the decision to punish Acosta . "That is not an invasion". The White House has suspended the credentials of a CNN journalist hours after a testy exchange with US President Donald Trump .

With New API, Developers Can Now Force You to Update Your AppsNov 09, 2018 - 04:44
Well, it proved so popular (even among mainline Android users) that the app is getting rebranded to just Files by Google. If you don't already have the app, you can download Files by Google free of charge from the Play Store.

White House suspends credentials for CNN's Jim AcostaNov 09, 2018 - 04:29
Sarah Saunders, the press secretary, announced the suspension of Acosta's pass due to his "placing his hands" on the female aide. It's incredible that even when the Trump administration is on the right side of the argument, they still manage to botch it up.

Democrats Seek Hearing on Trump's Ouster of SessionsNov 09, 2018 - 04:15
Some Democrats also considered Sessions too eager to do Trump's bidding and overly receptive to his grievances. Chuck Schumer, said he should recuse himself because of his comments on the probe.

Tamera Mowry-Housley's Niece Dies in Thousand Oaks ShootingNov 08, 2018 - 23:49
The suitemate tweeted earlier that Alaina was one of "a handful of girls" who went line-dancing at the country-western bar. Housley later asked for prayers on social media and said he was "staying positive and wishing there was more I could do".

Bryce Harper appears headed to the PhilliesNov 08, 2018 - 19:40
His flawless combination of upside and already impressive resume gives him the argument for the biggest contract in baseball. In the meantime, Harper will continue to field offers from other teams in hopes of landing a record-setting deal.